Wicker man burned at pagan festival

10:53am Monday 5th May 2008

DORSET pagans gathered for a Beltane Festival of Rebirth oganised by the Weymouth-based Dolmen Grove on a site just outside the town over the weekend.

The climax of the event was the burning of a horned wicker man as part of a ritual which followed a performance by the Dolmen band.

The weekend also featured craft workshops, archery, music, talks and meditation.

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